Muscat: Oman National Day holiday is a perfect time to experience some stunning activities and tourism experiences around Oman’s governorates, in addition to its authentic culture and cuisine.
The National Day holiday announced is an excellent opportunity for citizens and residents for a short break, and for visitors to get out and about. Here are some unmissable treasures you can add to your National Day holiday plans.
Muscat’s beautiful landmarks will light up for the celebration creating events like Muscat Eat Season 5 as the largest food festival.
Visit the Royal Opera House, built to showcase the diversity of artistic creations from the Sultanate of Oman, the region, and the world. Don’t miss the Global Music Ensemble in one of the Middle East’s first opera houses.
The Muttrah Souq becomes extra bright and alive during the special weekend. A symbol of traditional Omani trade and a great place to experience Omani cuisine and handicraft items. From gold, silver, and precious gems to textiles, decorative lamps, and urns to antique traditional Calligraphic Arabic manuscripts and Khanjars, you can find everything here. You can also take a trip to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This architectural and artistic marvel reflects the beauty of Islamic, Oriental, and Omani art.
Experience the natural scenery in Dhofar with the winter just at the door and enjoy the Frankincense Season event from Nov 29 to Dec 2 and book your journey by the classic cart in Al Baleed Archaeological Park.
The Land of Frankincense is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dhofar that consists of four separate sites between Dhariz and Hafa, Al Baleed. Jebel Ittin is also a popular picnic destination for families. There are many traditional Omani restaurants nearby. Explore Dhofar’s historical forts in the wilayats of Taqah, Mirbat, and Sadah. In addition to the traditional markets, nature reserves, water springs, valleys, and caves are perfect for adventure tourism.
You can have a splashing national day holiday in Musandam, well-known for diving, snorkeling and sea adventures. Sail through the Arabian Fjords, which has earned the Kumzar the nickname – Norway of Arabia. The town overlooks the Straits of Hormuz, one of Arabia’s busiest historic shipping lanes.
Experience the panoramic culture and heritage in Al Dakhiliyah, Oman’s greatest attractions are in this region, including the Sultanate’s highest mountain – Jebel Shams – and Al Jabal Al Akhadhar. This mountainous plateau is known for its green terrace. From intricate silver jewelry to Omani halwa, earthen pottery and the Sultanate’s famous dagger – the Khanjar – artists continue to create unique pieces that can be purchased at one of the many vibrant souqs dotted across this region, Nizwa Souq. Celebrate fitness and explore Nizwa routes with Oman’s biggest trail run race (Himam) from December 1-3, 2022.
If you want to keep up with the FIFA World cup matches, then hop into one of the many fan zones across the Sultanate of Oman for fun activities for everyone in the family. Some of the most prominent locations to enjoy the matches in the capital Muscat include, Football Fan Festival (Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre), Rozana Boulevard Corner for Football fans (Oman Motors Association, and Recreation Village (The Wave Muscat).
While in other governorates, you can visit Sohar Entertainment Centre (North Al Batinah), Fan Village (Ibri, Al Dhahirah), and Duqm as part of the Amad 2022 event (Al Wusta) and football fan festival in Dhofar (Al Haffa area).
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